Hon·or·a·bly adv.
1. In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent with, honor.
The reverend abbot . . . honorably received him. --Shak.
Why did I not more honorably starve? --Dryden.
2. Decently; becomingly. [Obs.] “Do this message honorably.”
Syn: -- Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly; equitably; fairly; reputably.
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honorably
adv 1: in an honorable manner; "he acted honorably" [syn: uprightly]
[ant: dishonorably]
2: with honor; "he was honorably discharged after many years fo
service" [syn: honourably] [ant: dishonorably]